CMS Switch Replacement

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CMS Switch Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

5

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Thrustmaster sells spare part through their online Eshop.

You can also contact Thrsutmaster technical support to get spare part if not available in your region.

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    • Unscrew the 5 screws shown in the first image

    • Unscrew the 4 screws shown in the second image

    • Turn the handle over and remove the black cover shown in the 3rd image.

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    • Slowly pull the top half of the stick and rotate it. (Be careful not to damage the wires inside).

    • The red trigger can pop out due to tension from springs, so be careful.

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    • Check the internal connections.

    • Optionally, you can tighten the screw shown in the picture, as it can sometimes be the cause of looseness in the joystick handle and the large gray nut.

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    • Disconnect the wires from CMS connector, they are highlighted in red.

    • Remove the screws so that you could detach the PCB.

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    • Hold down the CMS clip which will allow you to remove the switch. If necessary, you can force it out or brake it.

    • Once the old CMS is removed, you can insert the new one

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Be careful not to damage the wires when reattaching the two halves of the joystick handle.

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